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Hispanics shine as entrepreneurs

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

ASHEVILLE

- Today is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15. The observance was authorized by Congress in 1968 to celebrate the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central and South America and the Caribbean.

The Citizen-Times will feature stories related to Hispanic heritage throughout the month
Ask Luis Portillo how long he’s been an auto mechanic, and he gives a straightforward answer: “All my life.”

He’s had the dream of owning his own shop about that long, and he’s pretty close now. One of a growing number of local Hispanic entrepreneurs, Portillo, 40, opened TESA, an auto repair shop on Swannanoa River Road, last September. Click to continue »

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